It’s in every classified ad and most job descriptions: must have excellent communication skills. Worse yet, once hired, it reappears annually at review time: Improve communication skills. What’s a worker to do? Communication skills don’t require a graduate degree, just some...
Do you dream of becoming a producer, director, or designer? Perhaps you want to be a famous artist or graphic designer? Earning a degree in the world of multimedia can give you the opportunity to combine your visual talents and artistic abilities. In the multimedia and visual communications...
The Frog and The Peach was established over twenty years ago and is known for its high-quality American cuisine and comfortable atmosphere. “Early on I saw a need to build a database of my frequent customers. Says Elizabeth Alger, owner of The Frog and The Peach restaurant in New...
Many different businesses already employ virtual assistants or other online support for everyday tasks. What about those who are not quite as likely to dive into the virtual workforce? Small retail businesses, often know as Mom and Pop shops, are an ideal candidate for virtual employees....
Frequent Steam Cleaning can drastically improve the visual aspect of carpet and upholstery. One of the biggest advantages many folks do not associate with Steam Cleaning is the health benefits it provides to those who suffer from allergies and asthma. The EPA has discovered indoor air pollution...
Every-one wants to start their own home business. But what if I told you 99% of websites claiming to show you how to make money from home are scams!!!
If you are planning to start your own home business you have to realize that making money from home is not as easy as most websites say it...
A small business owner need not print promotional materials in large quantities and intricate designs as they only need to reach few customers. But this is not true with big companies because big businesses need to reach a lot of customers so they have to create marketing materials that will...
People love to have access to things that other people cant get. It makes them feel special, and it is a marketing tactic that really works. Granting access to secret pages works well on the Internet. It works best when it is limited. For instance, you can grant access to only a lucky few, or...
A growing number of small businesses that have previously faced obstacles getting working capital now have a practical solution they can bank on. They’re taking a cash advance on future credit card receivables. This method of getting needed capital is gaining momentum, particularly in...
Career search is a very stressful and difficult process. This is even made more intense today because so many companies are reducing their workforce. Thus increasing the number of applicants for a shrinking number of jobs.
The competition for available jobs is fierce. Yet, you can beat...
There are a lot of factors to consider when starting a business. Primary among these are the three Ps Plan, Prepare and Persist.
Plan
After you have selected some ideas from your brainstorming to base your business around, create a plan of attack. List what you’ll need...
A kit-based approach to selling epoxy floor coatings is now being used to target both industrial and home users. These all-in-one kits have been developed with the recognition that people want to buy solutions not products. This outcome-based concept ensures that all of the goals for the floor...